Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama The maximum amount you may sue for is $6,000.00. Procedures are simple, informal and inexpensive. There are no juries and either party may appeal the judgment to Circuit Court.
How do you file a District Civil Case? You should go to the District Civil Division of the District Court in the county where the person or business you wish to sue lives, or has an office, and file a Statement of Claim (Complaint) form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office.
Civil Statutes of Limitations in Alabama In Alabama, the statutes of limitations vary based on the type of case involved. They range anywhere between six months to 20 years. In most cases, you have from the date of your accident or the discovery of your injury to file your lawsuit.
Filing a Claim Alternatively, you may provide written notification (such as a letter) detailing: 1) the allegation(s), 2) sum certain (total dollar amount claimed in damages), and 3) an original signature of the claimant(s). You should also include all documentation supporting your claim.